At the August 19, 2010 meeting of the Board of Environmental Protection, Senate President Libby Mitchell testified in favor of proposed rules that will limit children’s exposure to bisphenol-A, also known as BPA.

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The Maine State Library has been awarded more than $1.36 million in federal Recovery Act funds to expand broadband access and education at many of Maine’s public libraries.

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Michaud issued the following statement after voting against an adjournment resolution that would allow Congress to break for the July 4th recess:

“If Congress doesn’t act, about 1.7 million Americans will have lost their benefits by this Saturday, including thousands of Mainers. I am beyond frustrated at this point. It’s unconscionable for the House to vote to adjourn before this crucial extension is passed. There is still time, and I urge the House and Senate to act before leaving town.”

EMILY’s List, a resource for women in politics, announced its endorsement of Libby Mitchell for Governor of Maine.

“During her time in the legislature, Libby was able to bring Republicans and Democrats together to help working families and small businesses, expand Head Start, and move Maine towards a more sustainable future. We are excited to endorse Libby Mitchell are looking forward to help elect her the first woman governor of Maine,” said Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List.

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The Maine AFL-CIO voted unanimously to endorse Libby Mitchell for their candidate for Governor of Maine.

AFL-CIO President, Don Barry, said “Libby Mitchell has consistently championed the interest of Maine’s working families.”

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Governor John Baldacci and the Executive Director of Maine Workers’ Compensation Board, Paul R. Dionne, announced that the Workers’ Compensation Board recently approved the largest reduction in the assessment to employers since 1993.

The action reduced the assessment which funds the Agency from $10.8 million to $7.35 million for a total reduction of $3.45 million.

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Here are the questions as they will appear on the ballot:

Question 1: “Do you want to reject the new law that lowers Maine’s income tax and replaces that revenue by making changes to the sales tax?”

Last year TAXES were lowered for 95% of the people of Maine by restructuring the tax structure. A vote ‘yes’ would increase taxes. A vote NO would decrease taxes from 8% to 6.5% for the majority of people.

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Patrick McGowan today released his plan to reform politics and government in Maine. McGowan says that the plan, as structured, would not only save taxpayers between $10-15 million in each biennium, but it would make government more efficient and reduce the burden of a lengthy campaign season on Maine citizens.

“Thomas Jefferson once said, ‘The government that governs best governs least,’” McGowan quoted, “I agree. We must get back to the basics within our own house, focus on the goals of the legislature, make the election process more focused, and save taxpayers money.”

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Radio address by Gov. John Baldacci

“Maine voters will go to the polls on June 8th and face several important questions. Democrats and Republicans will be asked to pick their party’s candidate for governor in November. But all voters have a chance to let their voices be heard on five important questions. How they vote will have a lasting impact on Maine’s economy. Maine voters are being asked to approve four bond questions that will make critical investments in our State and create new jobs.To make it to the ballot, these questions had to win overwhelmingly bipartisan support in the Legislature.

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LD 1495, An Act To Implement Tax Relief and Tax Reform, which passed in the Legislature last year, faces possible repeal. The law was heralded by the Wall Street Journal as, “Maine’s Miracle,” because it lowered taxes for every taxpayer during the recession — when most state had to raise income taxes.

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